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iPad 4th generation won’t connect to personal hotspot on iPhone XR running iOS 16

iPad 4th generation won’t connect to personal hotspot on iPhone XR running iOS 16?

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Posted on Oct 8, 2022 8:11 PM

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Posted on Oct 9, 2022 2:02 AM

If you are experiencing difficulties with older models of iPad connecting to your iPhone hotspot, ensure that the iPhone hotspot settings are configured for “maximum compatibility”:

Settings > Personal Hotspot > Maximum Compatibility - set to ON


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